The UK fitness market is poised for growth, with its value projected to reach 5.9 billion British pounds in 2024. This represented a significant rebound from the 4.8 billion British pounds recorded in 2022, highlighting the industry's resilience and adaptability in the face of recent challenges. The sector's recovery was further evidenced by the increasing number of gym memberships, which rose to an estimated 10.7 million in 2024, marking a four percent increase from the previous year. Evolving landscape of fitness facilities The UK has seen a substantial expansion in fitness establishments over the past decade, with the number of gyms and fitness centers more than doubling between 2011 and 2020. Despite the setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry demonstrated remarkable resilience. By 2024, the number of fitness locations in the UK surpassed pre-pandemic levels, exceeding 5,000 establishments. This growth aligned with broader European trends, as the continent's health and fitness market revenue reached an estimated 31.8 billion euros in 2023. Shifting participation patterns While the overall fitness market is growing, participation trends show varying patterns across different activities. Fitness classes have seen an uptick in popularity, with approximately 6.2 million people in England participating between November 2022 and November 2023, an increase from previous years. Conversely, generic fitness training experienced a slight decline, with about 1.84 million individuals incorporating it into their routines in 2023, a decrease of around 30,000 participants compared to 2022. These shifts in preferences underscore the dynamic nature of the fitness industry and the importance of adapting to changing consumer demands.

Every day, thousands of fitness fanatics hit the gym to keep in shape. As a result, the market size of the gym, health and fitness clubs industry in the United Kingdom is extremely lucrative. The health club industry in the UK was valued at 2.8 billion British pounds in 2024.

The UK fitness market was estimated at a value of 5.9 billion British pounds in 2024. The majority of this market value came from England, where the industry was estimated at approximately 5.2 billion British pounds.

This statistic displays the estimated market size of the wellness and fitness market in the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2020 (in billion GBP). By 2020, it was estimated that the market size of the wellness and fitness market in the United Kingdom would reach 22.8 billion GBP. The revenue of the health club industry amounted to a value of around 6.2 billion U.S. dollars in the UK in 2015. Further information on the fitness industry in the UK can be found in the Dossier: Fitness industry in the United Kingdom.

Pure Gym Limited is currently the leading operator of low cost, or no frills, fitness clubs in the United Kingdom (UK) with approximately 34 percent of the market segment. Low cost fitness clubs generally do not provide saunas or swimming pools and have any non-essential features removed to keep prices as low as possible. As of 2017, Pure gym had 173 fitness clubs in the UK, followed by The Gym Group with 89 clubs, Fit4Life with 55 clubs and Xercise4Less with 47 clubs. Increase in low cost fitness facilities The number of private gym members in the UK is slowly shifting towards more low cost fitness clubs, while higher priced fitness memberships see little to no decrease. In 2011 there were only around 200 thousand low cost memberships and in eight years progression the number increased exponentially to approximately 2.5 million memberships in 2018. Fitness in the UK There are roughly three thousand fitness facilities in the UK, close to double from 2012, and 62 thousand fitness instructors. There are 6.5 million people in England who participate in fitness classes at least twice per month.

22 percent of UK respondents answer our survey on "Fitness and health service purchases" with "Gym membership". The survey was conducted in 2024, among 4,033 consumers. Looking to gain valuable insights about consumers of health and fitness services worldwide? Check out our

The number of users experiences significant growth in all segments in 2024. Comparing the two different segments for the year 2024, the segment 'Apps' leads the ranking with 15.61 million users. Contrastingly, 'Wearables' is ranked last, with 7.13 million users. Their difference, compared to Apps, lies at 8.48 million users. Find other insights concerning similar markets and segments, such as a comparison of average revenue per unit (ARPU) in the United States and a comparison of average revenue per user (ARPU) in China. The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.

The revenue of the fitness market in the United Kingdom fell significantly between 2019 and 2020. This was as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which forced the closure of many gyms across the country. However, the industry has since shown significant recovery, reaching revenue of 5.5 billion euros in 2023.

This statistic displays the number of health and fitness clubs in the United Kingdom in 2015, by market segment. In 2015, there were 1872 traditional private independent health and fitness clubs operating in the UK. The revenue of the health club industry amounted to a value of around 6.2 billion U.S. dollars in the UK in 2015. Further information on the fitness industry in the UK can be found in the Dossier: Fitness industry in the United Kingdom.

The penetration rate experiences significant growth in all segments in 2024. Comparing the two different segments for the year 2024, the segment 'Apps' leads the ranking with 22.62 percent. Contrastingly, 'Wearables' is ranked last, with 10.33 percent. Their difference, compared to Apps, lies at 12.29 percentage points. Find other insights concerning similar markets and segments, such as a comparison of revenue in the United Kingdom and a comparison of countries or regions regarding revenue. The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.

This statistic presents the annual turnover of fitness facilities in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2008 to 2018. Growth Demonstrating consistent growth throughout this period the annual turnover of fitness facilities in the UK reached its greatest value ever in 2018 at over 2 billion British pounds. This trend can be seen across the UK fitness industry with Germany and the United Kingdom exhibiting the two largest national fitness markets in Europe with total revenues of about 5.3 billion euros each. Between 2017 and 2018, the total revenue of the UK fitness increased by 168 million euros. From this statistic it can be seen that a significant majority of this increase is attributable to the annual turnover of fitness facilities. Health and well-being This growth in revenue is largely due to increased participation as a result of increasing awareness of the benefits of exercise on both physical and mental health. The consequences of a sedentary lifestyle is particularly relevant considering the prevalence of adolescent obesity in the UK. As such increased government spending can be observed throughout the health and fitness industry to address increasing public health concerns. Further information about sports in the UK can be found in the Dossier: Fitness industry in the United Kingdom.

This statistic displays the results of a survey on the distribution of the fitness industry employment status in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2014, by employment sector. In 2014, it was found that 88 percent of respondending fitness professionals of the private sector stated that they are working full-time in their position.

This statistic displays the results of a survey on the distribution of educational degrees held by employees of the fitness workforce in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2014 to 2015. In 2014, it was found that 15 percent of responding fitness professional held a Masters degree or a post graduate diploma.

This statistic displays the number of private gym members in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2011 to 2010, by type of gym. In 2019, there were approximately 4.2 million memberships at the traditional private and public clubs and approximately 2.8 memberships at the low cost clubs. The revenue of the health club industry amounted to a value of around 6.2 billion U.S. dollars in the UK in 2015. Further information on the fitness industry in the UK can be found in the Dossier: Fitness industry in the United Kingdom.

The United Kingdom's fitness industry has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade, with the number of gyms and fitness centers more than doubling between 2011 and 2020. Despite facing significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, the sector has shown resilience, with the number of fitness establishments exceeding pre-pandemic levels in 2024, reaching over 5,000 locations. European fitness market recovery The UK's fitness industry growth aligned with broader European trends. The revenue of the health and fitness market in Europe was estimated to be worth 31.8 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, rebounding significantly from 2021. This recovery extended to the number of gyms across Europe, which reached an all-time high of 64,970 in 2023. UK market specifics and future outlook Within the UK, the personal training market was valued at approximately 768 million British pounds in 2023, with forecasts suggesting growth to over 800 million by 2025. As the industry continues to evolve, both traditional gym chains like Fitness First and emerging low-cost operators are shaping the competitive landscape, catering to diverse consumer preferences in the fitness market.

This statistic displays the results of a survey on the distribution of the fitness industry employment in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2015, by employment type. In 2015, it was found that 57.2 percent of respondending fitness professionals are self-employed.

This statistic displays the sales revenue of the largest private low-cost health and fitness club groups in the United Kingdom from 2013 to 2018. From 2013 to 2018, the sales revenues of the largest private low-cost health and fitness club groups rose from 150 million GBP to 588 million GBP. The revenue of the health club industry amounted to a value of around 6.2 billion U.S. dollars in the UK in 2015. Further information on the fitness industry in the UK can be found in the Dossier: Fitness industry in the United Kingdom.

The revenue in the 'Digital Fitness & Well-Being' segment of the digital health market in the United Kingdom was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 949.6 million U.S. dollars (+48.08 percent). After the tenth consecutive increasing year, the indicator is estimated to reach 2.9 billion U.S. dollars and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the revenue of the 'Digital Fitness & Well-Being' segment of the digital health market was continuously increasing over the past years.Find more key insights for the revenue in countries and regions like the number of users in the 'Online Doctor Consultations' segment of the digital health market in Chile and the revenue in the 'Smartwatches' segment of the digital health market in the world. The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.

This statistic displays the estimated spend on wellness and fitness in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2015 to 2020. It was estimated that the overall spending in the fitness industry will increase from approximately 9.2 billion British pounds in 2015 to approximately 10.4 billion British pounds in 2020.

This statistic displays the estimated growth of the wellness and fitness market in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2015 to 2020, by category. It was estimated that the market for personal trainers in the UK will grow from approximately 600 million British pounds in 2015 to approximately 670 million British pounds in 2020.